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iraq. it was a chance for me to say on behalf of the american people, to you, and all who serve there, welcome home. and congratulations on a job well done. and every major play of that war, you were there, the iron soldiers. because of your speed and strength, american troops toppled a dictator in less than a month. because of your commitment, you stayed on extended tours and went back tour-after-tour, year-after-year. because of your determination to succeed, you turn back an insurgency. you stood firm against second strife, you helped to back the offense and you trained iraqis to take the lead. that was the progress you made possible. with your service and your courage. two years ago, i was able to mark the end of the combat mission. and that night i told the american people that all of our troops would be out of iraq by the end of the flowing year. at the time, i know some folks didn't believe me. they were skeptical. some thought the end of combat was just war games and semantics. but
iraq. it was a chance for me to say on behalf of the american people, to you, and all who serve there, welcome home. and congratulations on a job well done. and every major play of that war, you were there, the iron soldiers. because of your speed and strength, american troops toppled a dictator in less than a month. because of your commitment, you stayed on extended tours and went back tour-after-tour, year-after-year. because of your determination to succeed, you turn back an insurgency. you...
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end the war in afghanistan as we did in iraq. in a responsible way. [cheers and applause] and come home and invest in our roads, our schools, rebuild our country. ladies and gentleman, that alone will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs repairing the damage to infrastructure in this country. it is simple. on like this new republican party -- and i do not use the phrase "new" lightly -- this is not your father's republican party. this is not even mitt romney's father's republican party. we see a future with the rich and the poor do their part in have a part. where my granddaughter's have ies andct same opportunit rights as my grandson's, where women can control their own destiny and there is no longer any debate about the violence against women act. where we are once again no. 1 in the world in college -- number one in the world in college graduates, where we promote the private sector, not the privilege -- privileged sector. we see a future where america lease not by the example of our power, but by the power -- leads not by the example of ou
end the war in afghanistan as we did in iraq. in a responsible way. [cheers and applause] and come home and invest in our roads, our schools, rebuild our country. ladies and gentleman, that alone will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs repairing the damage to infrastructure in this country. it is simple. on like this new republican party -- and i do not use the phrase "new" lightly -- this is not your father's republican party. this is not even mitt romney's father's...
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where were they in the war in iraq? as far as parties go, the democrats control both congress, the senate, and the president to help people passed social security and medicare and food stamps. any port middle-class or working-class person that boats for a republican -- that votes for republicans -- this world would be back with it was in the 1930's. they don't want people to have the minimum wage. \ guest: that was very interesting laying out what is happening in this country. you raise the issue of the minimum wage. the democrats have not been pushing for that to be increased either. this is a very serious issue, the issue of a minimum wage of eight livable wage. -- oh a little -- of a livable. i agree it is not a liberal media in this country. let's go back to the bombing of iraq in 2003. there was a report of the four nightly newscasts. in a two-week period, colin powell pushing for war in the u. n, it was the final nail in the coffin. he had been hesitant about the war. he was very credible when he came out and said
where were they in the war in iraq? as far as parties go, the democrats control both congress, the senate, and the president to help people passed social security and medicare and food stamps. any port middle-class or working-class person that boats for a republican -- that votes for republicans -- this world would be back with it was in the 1930's. they don't want people to have the minimum wage. \ guest: that was very interesting laying out what is happening in this country. you raise the...
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in 2008 i said i would end the war in iraq, and i did. i said we would wind down the war in afghanistan in a responsible way, and we are three good because of the incredible service and sacrifice of our troops, a new tower is rising above the skyline. osama bin laden is dead during good -- is dead, but we still face serious threats in the world. that is why we are going to maintain the strongest military the world has ever known, and when our troops come home and take off their uniforms, we are going to serve them as well as they serve us. they deserve our honor and respect, and we have to do what we need to do to make sure they have an opportunity in this country. [applause] season on foreign policy, and my opponents have a different view -- even on foreign policy my opponents have a different view. he says it was tragic how i when did it -- how i ended the war in iraq. i am going to use the money to pay down our debt and to put more people back to work, rebuilding roads and bridges and schools and runways, because after a decade of war,
in 2008 i said i would end the war in iraq, and i did. i said we would wind down the war in afghanistan in a responsible way, and we are three good because of the incredible service and sacrifice of our troops, a new tower is rising above the skyline. osama bin laden is dead during good -- is dead, but we still face serious threats in the world. that is why we are going to maintain the strongest military the world has ever known, and when our troops come home and take off their uniforms, we are...
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and eventually the americans in iraq. host: and independent caller in new jersey, michelle. caller: they said that many foreign mercenaries are in syria. the influence of foreign corporations, they will colonize on economic lines. here we have an open border and sanctuary cities. eventually, america. host: were you able to understand her question? guest: not really. i think the gist of it was foreign mercenaries and others crossing the border into syria, which is a concern. there have been reportedly groups from iraq who may be sympathizers with al qaeda,. they may have originally passed theugh syria follow in 2003 invasion of iraq. the syrian government and was complicitous in at least turning the other way when these jihadists were going into iraq. this is the blowback of the al qaeda types in iraq going back into syria. they have established networks in syria and going into iraq, so now they have the temerity in coming back into syria. there have been reports of some libyans, some saudis, and others. the vast majority
and eventually the americans in iraq. host: and independent caller in new jersey, michelle. caller: they said that many foreign mercenaries are in syria. the influence of foreign corporations, they will colonize on economic lines. here we have an open border and sanctuary cities. eventually, america. host: were you able to understand her question? guest: not really. i think the gist of it was foreign mercenaries and others crossing the border into syria, which is a concern. there have been...
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i went to iraq and afghanistan, and i celebrate the fact that all units are home. we have to figure out a way to get to a result point. again, i have laid out a pretty concrete plan for how we can in the short-term avoid sequester cuts so that we do not harm defense and so we protect the northern virginia economy. this is not about taking anybody prisoner. it is about solving a problem. we have to have some problem solvers. >> i want to give you each one minute to respond to this. the war in afghanistan, one decade plus. our troops are being targeted, by the same troops that we are trying to stand up so we can stand down. governor ella, can we accomplish the mission in withdraw troops if we do not have an afghan army sufficiently stood up? -- governor allen? >> i do not think it is a great idea to have our opponents know when we are leaving. that just does not make sense. their families are serving as well. we are giving them the opportunity to stand up and take control of their destiny. there will be ways as the troops come home, and they will come home with their
i went to iraq and afghanistan, and i celebrate the fact that all units are home. we have to figure out a way to get to a result point. again, i have laid out a pretty concrete plan for how we can in the short-term avoid sequester cuts so that we do not harm defense and so we protect the northern virginia economy. this is not about taking anybody prisoner. it is about solving a problem. we have to have some problem solvers. >> i want to give you each one minute to respond to this. the war...
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we sought in afghanistan and in iraq. france sought, morocco, algeria, the brits, throughout the region, over and over and over. we operate on different time lines, none more profound than this -- our enemies capacity too late -- to wait, our capacity to think, move on to the next small country that needs help. a lot more background that he needed, but it doesn't get told often. i thought it might be useful to review -- you're going to kill me. in part because of what today is. avid "new york times" readers also subject to therapy, you will have seen an op-ed piece today, recalling for us this is the 30th anniversary of the massacres which notes in passing that a young foreign service officer named ryan crocker was the diplomat who walked in to those camps who sought reported those massacres. the israeli invasion of lebanon, going back to my 20th and 30th order of consequences, set in motion a chain of events we could not or they could not possibly have dreamed of. nobody could have imagined when they crossed the line of
we sought in afghanistan and in iraq. france sought, morocco, algeria, the brits, throughout the region, over and over and over. we operate on different time lines, none more profound than this -- our enemies capacity too late -- to wait, our capacity to think, move on to the next small country that needs help. a lot more background that he needed, but it doesn't get told often. i thought it might be useful to review -- you're going to kill me. in part because of what today is. avid "new...
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ambassador to iraq. i am deeply grateful to the president and secretary clinton for this opportunity cured with your permission i would like to submit by a full statement for the record. >> yes. >> i would like to begin with taking a moment to acknowledge those who perished in benghazi last week. my thoughts and prayers remain with their family and friends. i spent most of my career working on the middle east, including my time as the ambassador to jordan. i have been immersed in iraqi issues from serving on the iraq desk in d.c., to serving as deputy chief of in michigan. i have had the honor to work card an extraordinarly working team. today the united states is working to evolve iraq. we have a strong relationship with the democratically elected. his relationship is codified f- through this agreement, we support the rockies and building a united, democratic -- we support the iraqis and building a united democratic nation. sectarian fortunes remain strong and threatened to derail institutional progress
ambassador to iraq. i am deeply grateful to the president and secretary clinton for this opportunity cured with your permission i would like to submit by a full statement for the record. >> yes. >> i would like to begin with taking a moment to acknowledge those who perished in benghazi last week. my thoughts and prayers remain with their family and friends. i spent most of my career working on the middle east, including my time as the ambassador to jordan. i have been immersed in...
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iraq was over. forge its own destiny. fighting and dying in iraq. lives there. nearly 145,000 patriots. we salute all who served there. told you something else. said. with allies and partners, we have taken out more top al qaeda terrorists than at any time since 9/11, and thanks to the is on the road to defeat and bin the united states of america. [applause] back. all the troops from bliss highlanders. deployed later this year. fight. you know this. ultimate sacrifice, including day last month. our message to them was this. we will honor them always. pushed the taliban back. month. war responsibly. lead for their own security. in 2014, the transition will be complete. never again. [applause] think about it. and afghanistan. thirds. home. and what does that mean for you? prepare for the future. your spouses and your kids. stronger. restore american leadership. don't you believe it. our alliances have never been gaddafi. leadership. top. [applause] incredible service. war, we are destroying terrorist leadership. proud that the united states is is more respected in
iraq was over. forge its own destiny. fighting and dying in iraq. lives there. nearly 145,000 patriots. we salute all who served there. told you something else. said. with allies and partners, we have taken out more top al qaeda terrorists than at any time since 9/11, and thanks to the is on the road to defeat and bin the united states of america. [applause] back. all the troops from bliss highlanders. deployed later this year. fight. you know this. ultimate sacrifice, including day last month....
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give we would watch him walk into a white house dinner honoring those who serve in iraq, a tall, 20 pounds heavier, dashing in his uniform with a big grin on his face, and i remember how i would watch him on a bicycle, racing with his fellow wounded warriors on a sparkling spring day, inspiring other heroes who had just begun the hard path he had to travel. he gives me hope. [applause] he gives me hope. i do not know what party these men and women belong to. i do not know if they will vote for me, but i know their spirit of finds us. they remind me that ours is a future filled with hope, and if you share that stays with me, if you share that hope, -- that faith with me, if you share that hope, i asked you tonight for your vote. [applause] that this nation's promise is reserved for the few. your voice must be heard in this election. if you reject the notion that our government is beholden to the highest bidder, you need to stand up in this election. if you believe is a new factories, new energy and power our future, new schools can provide ladders of opportunity to this nation of dreamers,
give we would watch him walk into a white house dinner honoring those who serve in iraq, a tall, 20 pounds heavier, dashing in his uniform with a big grin on his face, and i remember how i would watch him on a bicycle, racing with his fellow wounded warriors on a sparkling spring day, inspiring other heroes who had just begun the hard path he had to travel. he gives me hope. [applause] he gives me hope. i do not know what party these men and women belong to. i do not know if they will vote for...
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we traveled together to iraq and afghanistan. spent a week with a guy any really get to know -- spend a week at a war zone with a guy and you get to know him. we traded stories about our early years. his as a missionary and mind as a scientist in libya and saudi arabia. we talked about family, religion, business, energy, war, and peace, and the future of america. i will tell you this. and a loyals a good man, american. but -- [laughter] he brought the wrong agenda to massachusetts and he is the wrong guy to be president of the united states. governor mitt romney saddled massachusetts taxpayers with an additional $2.60 billion in debt and left them with the most debt per-capita of any state in america. in montana, that dog don't hunt. remember those words. i might ask you to say them. governor mitt romney cut higher education by 14% in his first year. which meant that college education skyrocketed for students in massachusetts. i guess that is ok if you can afford it. for the rest of us, that dog don't hunt. governor mitt romney r
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i've been out there in armored humvees in scorching deserts of iraq. i wish every member of american public can see what i saw on those multiple treps. these kids are incredible. this 9/11 generation over 2,800,000 young men and women since 9/11 raised their right hand with a recruiter and said, i want to join. knowing almost system -- certainly they were going to iraq or afghanistan. ladies and gentlemen this is one of the finest generation in the history of america and they should be recognized. [applause]. we only have one sacred obligation to prepare those we send to war and car for them when they come home! [applause]. now, we want to move from cooperation with russia to confrontation with putin's russia. these guys say president obama is out of touch? how many of all have a swiss bank account? untold millions in the cayman island? how many of you if you running for office let the american people see your tax returns? out of touch? what romney and ryan espoused, i know they believe it and mean it, they espoused is the social policy right out of th
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we can ensure that iraq's neighbors, like syria and iran, don't stand in the way of a democratic iraq. we can help iraq's economy by getting other countries to forgive their enormous debt and participate in the reconstruction. we can do this for the iraqi people. we can do it for our own soldiers. and we will get this done right. a new president will bring the world to our side, and with it a stable iraq, a real chance for freedom and peace in the middle east, including a safe and secure israel. and john and i will bring the world together -- [applause] john and i will bring the world together to face the most dangerous threat we have, the possibility of terrorists getting their hands on a chemical, biological or nuclear with our credibility restored, we can work with other nations to secure stockpiles of the world's most dangerous weapons and safeguard this extraordinarily dangerous material. we can finish the job and secure the loose nukes in russia. we can close the loophole in the nuclear nonproliferation treaty that allows rogue nations access to the tools they need to develop th
we can ensure that iraq's neighbors, like syria and iran, don't stand in the way of a democratic iraq. we can help iraq's economy by getting other countries to forgive their enormous debt and participate in the reconstruction. we can do this for the iraqi people. we can do it for our own soldiers. and we will get this done right. a new president will bring the world to our side, and with it a stable iraq, a real chance for freedom and peace in the middle east, including a safe and secure...
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ii said iraq had weapons of mass destruction. the secretary of defense said there were no weapons of mass destruction. now, 1 million of iraqis are dead, and i found we are being told the same lines that iran is on the verge of getting weapons of mass destruction and we should draw red lines and go to war with them. we have been down this road before. most of them are men, women and children. innocent people being killed for no reason at all. host: the leaders will be addressing united nations today. in the canoe the libyan president address in a speech today at 4:15 today on c-span and c-span.org. the libyan president will address the united nations general assembly. see that on c-span starting at 4:15. the president unveiled a new ad that will bear in the battleground states. -- that will air in several battleground states. this ad is two minutes. cannot show you the whole two minutes. you can go to the campaign site for more information. >> during the last weeks of this campaign, there will be debates, speeches. but if i could
ii said iraq had weapons of mass destruction. the secretary of defense said there were no weapons of mass destruction. now, 1 million of iraqis are dead, and i found we are being told the same lines that iran is on the verge of getting weapons of mass destruction and we should draw red lines and go to war with them. we have been down this road before. most of them are men, women and children. innocent people being killed for no reason at all. host: the leaders will be addressing united nations...
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the war in iraq is over. american troops have come home. we have begun the transition in afghanistan. and we will end our war on schedule in 2014. al-qaida has been weakened. bin laden is no more. nations have come together. americawe have seen hard choices made. to put more power in the hands of citizens. and in a time of economic challenge from the world has come together to broaden prosperity. through the g20 we have partnered with emerging countries to keep the world on the path to recovery. -- and worked with african leaders to help them feed their nations. new partnerships have been formed to combat corruption, and promote government that is open and transparent. and to ensure that women and be a part of politics. all of these things give me hope. what gives me the most hope is not the actions of us, not the actions of leaders, but the american troops who sacrificed their limbs for strangers half a world away. the students who are eager to use their knowledge to benefit mankind. the faces and the square to see democracy giving voice t
the war in iraq is over. american troops have come home. we have begun the transition in afghanistan. and we will end our war on schedule in 2014. al-qaida has been weakened. bin laden is no more. nations have come together. americawe have seen hard choices made. to put more power in the hands of citizens. and in a time of economic challenge from the world has come together to broaden prosperity. through the g20 we have partnered with emerging countries to keep the world on the path to...
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so we attack afghanistan and iraq. even today we have sanctions against iran and we pushed all these people to go buy oil from saudi arabia. these people funded the insurgents in afghanistan and iraq. host: i think we have your point. guest: your point about where they coming from and what has happened since then, the issue of where we get our energy, without getting into that, you know that energy is a big subject to alaska. thus we are dependent on foreign oil from countries that do not like us, the better. we know that we spend the money on this oil resources, to countries that an outsourced to keep them in power, folks working against us. people that do not believe that are on another planet. it is just reality. when i was here, i remember my one trip when i was here to new york, i was 9 years old and that point. it was when the world trade center and were being constructed. , to i still remember the building was not completed. we went into a construction elevator. imagine, as a kid, going up with your mom and dad,
so we attack afghanistan and iraq. even today we have sanctions against iran and we pushed all these people to go buy oil from saudi arabia. these people funded the insurgents in afghanistan and iraq. host: i think we have your point. guest: your point about where they coming from and what has happened since then, the issue of where we get our energy, without getting into that, you know that energy is a big subject to alaska. thus we are dependent on foreign oil from countries that do not like...
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[cheers and applause] and today, today, as my call for a timeframe to remove our troops from iraq has been echoed by the iraqi government and even the bush administration, even after we learned that iraq has $79 billion in surplus while we are wallowing in deficit, john mccain stands alone in his stubborn refusal to end a misguided war. that's not the judgment we need. that won't keep america safe. we need a president who can face the threats of the future, not keep grasping at the ideas of the past. you don't defeat -- you don't defeat a terrorist network that operates in 80 countries by occupying iraq. you don't protect israel and deter iran just by talking tough in washington. you can't truly stand up for georgia when you've strained our oldest alliances. if john mccain wants to follow george bush with more tough talk and bad strategy, that is his choice, but that is not the change that america needs. [cheers and applause] we are the party of roosevelt. we are the party of kennedy. so don't tell me that democrats won't defend this country. don't tell me that democrats won't keep us
[cheers and applause] and today, today, as my call for a timeframe to remove our troops from iraq has been echoed by the iraqi government and even the bush administration, even after we learned that iraq has $79 billion in surplus while we are wallowing in deficit, john mccain stands alone in his stubborn refusal to end a misguided war. that's not the judgment we need. that won't keep america safe. we need a president who can face the threats of the future, not keep grasping at the ideas of the...
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and eventually the americans in iraq. host: and independent caller in new jersey, michelle. caller: they said that many foreign mercenaries are in syria. the influence of foreign corporations, they will colonize on economic lines. here we have an open border and sanctuary cities. eventually, america. host: were you able to understand her question? guest: not really. i think the gist of it was foreign mercenaries and others crossing the border into syria, which is a concern. there have been reportedly groups from iraq who may be sympathizers with al qaeda,. they may have originally passed through syria follow in the 2003 invasion of iraq. the syrian government and was complicitous in at least turning the other way when these jihadists were going into iraq. this is the blowback of the al qaeda types in iraq going back into syria. they have established networks in syria and going into iraq, so now they have the temerity in coming back into syria. there have been reports of some libyans, some saudis, and others. the vast majo
and eventually the americans in iraq. host: and independent caller in new jersey, michelle. caller: they said that many foreign mercenaries are in syria. the influence of foreign corporations, they will colonize on economic lines. here we have an open border and sanctuary cities. eventually, america. host: were you able to understand her question? guest: not really. i think the gist of it was foreign mercenaries and others crossing the border into syria, which is a concern. there have been...
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he got us out of iraq. he got bin laden. there are thousands were college students who can pay for school because our president cut the middle men, college loans. college graduates have one less bill tuesday -- to pay because they can stay on their parents' health care until they are 26. in denver, hundreds more are working on the commuter lines. in minneapolis, where we know that -- the human tragedy of a bridge collapsing, thank you, president obama corp. for delivering the resources to rielle up -- to rebuild the camden bridge. thank you, president obama. now president obama did all this and much, much more, in spite of the republican party that said its number one goal was it not to solve any of these problems. they said their number one goal was to stop barack obama. think about this, ladies and gentlemen. in the middle of one of the greatest crises in american history, they bet on their hands and -- sat on their hands and play politics. but i was raised republican. i don't recognize the once proud party that has been h
he got us out of iraq. he got bin laden. there are thousands were college students who can pay for school because our president cut the middle men, college loans. college graduates have one less bill tuesday -- to pay because they can stay on their parents' health care until they are 26. in denver, hundreds more are working on the commuter lines. in minneapolis, where we know that -- the human tragedy of a bridge collapsing, thank you, president obama corp. for delivering the resources to...
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otis was known while seated in the cockpit to listen to the steelers while flying in the skies over iraq, more than anything lieutenant colonel vrabel from a father, husband, and son. a proud dad of three children ages 11, 9, 2. otis so loved and was loved by his family. as his mother said, her son died defending all that he held dear. quote, he was the best of the best, she said. indeed, mrs. vrabel, he was. today we as a nation say thank you to lieutenant colonel vrabel and his entire family. we are so grateful for your service and your sacrifice protecting our freedom. you have made your family and your nation better. through your sacrifice you have made america strong. through your courage you have made america proud. and many times i'm sure you soared above the clouds where you could touch the face of god, now you rest in his loving arms for eternity. thank you, kohl member. our nation thanks you as well. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the chair recognizings the gentleman from puerto rico, mr. pierluisi, for five minutes. mr. pierluisi: thank you,
otis was known while seated in the cockpit to listen to the steelers while flying in the skies over iraq, more than anything lieutenant colonel vrabel from a father, husband, and son. a proud dad of three children ages 11, 9, 2. otis so loved and was loved by his family. as his mother said, her son died defending all that he held dear. quote, he was the best of the best, she said. indeed, mrs. vrabel, he was. today we as a nation say thank you to lieutenant colonel vrabel and his entire family....
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we started that in iraq. we need to start that in syria and bring this to an end. >> i agree with steve. one of my favorites savings is a virtual presence is an absence. if you think about how you want these things to come out, and we have an interest in that, you have to understand that you cannot sit back. hope is not a strategy. since the fall of iran, party- line in middle east, -- particularly in the middle east, the people who have emerged from these dictators are generally the people who are the best organized. the people who are best organized are generally radical. if you do not want to go through another bad period, you need to do things the counter that reality. they are the best organizers. i think his point about working with friends and allies in the region you also have significant equities, the presence of the united states with these allies can bring back and help rekindle the israeli/turkish relationship which would be instrumental. i do think that the syrian question is particularly importa
we started that in iraq. we need to start that in syria and bring this to an end. >> i agree with steve. one of my favorites savings is a virtual presence is an absence. if you think about how you want these things to come out, and we have an interest in that, you have to understand that you cannot sit back. hope is not a strategy. since the fall of iran, party- line in middle east, -- particularly in the middle east, the people who have emerged from these dictators are generally the...
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addressing back in his presidency, preoccupied as he was with the war on terror and the mission in iraq and afghanistan. there was still a lot to do to satisfy the procurements needs of the services. there were other needs, too, but that was obama's initial plan in 2009. by the way, brahney's plan today looks a lot like obama's plan of 2009. the differences here between these two gentlemen are important, but not necessarily earth shattering or tectonics in their significance. you could imagine this in obama in 2009 versus obama in 2012 in terms of the range of the debate over our budget. in the next couple of years after obama began with the plan, we have the ongoing deficit problem, and then the tea party revolution of 2010. there was a focus on the need to make structural changes in the size of the budget deficit. all of the think tanks have been arguing for a broadbased deficit-reduction. the pentagon began to get into the spirit. bob gates, when he was secretary, started to do this without any kind of a broader framework. and then the budget control act of 2011 produced all of the b
addressing back in his presidency, preoccupied as he was with the war on terror and the mission in iraq and afghanistan. there was still a lot to do to satisfy the procurements needs of the services. there were other needs, too, but that was obama's initial plan in 2009. by the way, brahney's plan today looks a lot like obama's plan of 2009. the differences here between these two gentlemen are important, but not necessarily earth shattering or tectonics in their significance. you could imagine...
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today, the war in iraq is over. in afghanistan, we are training forces and forging a partnership with the afghan people. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. meanwhile, countless of civilians have opened up the hearts to our troops, military families, and veterans. immoral services were held for -- memorial services were held. the tragedy brought us together. our fight is with the al qaeda and its affiliates and not with islam or any other religion. this country was built as a beacon of freedom and tolerance. has made a strong, now and forever. when those innocent souls were taken from us, they left an unfulfilled work and tasks that remain undone. when others sought to bring this country down, we chose to build it up with a remembrance. scripture tells us to not to be vercome by evil, but overcome evil with good. we must discover the best in ourselves. this anniversary allows us to renew our faith. even the darkest night gives way to a brighter dawn. we come to the pentagon and .ouch the
today, the war in iraq is over. in afghanistan, we are training forces and forging a partnership with the afghan people. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. meanwhile, countless of civilians have opened up the hearts to our troops, military families, and veterans. immoral services were held for -- memorial services were held. the tragedy brought us together. our fight is with the al qaeda and its affiliates and not with islam or any other religion. this country was...
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today all of our troops are out of iraq. we are bringing them home from afghanistan. and as long as i'm commander in chief we will serve our veterans as well as they've served us. veterans like lucas who got his education thanks to the post 9/11 g.i. bill because nobody who fights for this country should have to fight for a job or an education or a roof over their heads when they come home. that's what's at stake in this election. on issue after issue, iowa, governor romney and congressman ryan will take us back wards. but the story of america is about moving forward. and soon you will get a chance to choose a path that will actually lead to a better future. but over the next two months, the other side will spend more money than we have ever seen on ads that basically tell you the same thing they told you at the convention. the economy is not doing good and it's obama's fault. they know their economic plan isn't popular. go figure that raising taxes on middle class families to pay for new tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires doesn't go over that well. so that's
today all of our troops are out of iraq. we are bringing them home from afghanistan. and as long as i'm commander in chief we will serve our veterans as well as they've served us. veterans like lucas who got his education thanks to the post 9/11 g.i. bill because nobody who fights for this country should have to fight for a job or an education or a roof over their heads when they come home. that's what's at stake in this election. on issue after issue, iowa, governor romney and congressman ryan...
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they have been very unhelpful in afghanistan and iraq. i would think that i ran would be the number one national security problem and i hope we can resolve it peacefully. we have to be tough-minded. host: david from connecticut -- joining us from boston. caller: how does the u.s. expect cooperation from china and russia on syria? every time there is a vote in the u.n., the u.s. videos that u.n. vote. i like to know -- the palestinians -- or was it a try to gain recently from the u.n. and it was vetoed by the u.s. and israel? ahmadinejad -- i heard he was misquoted on that statement or a wanted to wipe israel off the map. he wanted to say zionism was going to fall by its own volition. host: you can take any or all of them. guest: i've paid close attention to what ahmadinejad said. he said many times that israel should be wiped off the face of the world. they have it out for israel. they want to see israel disappear. it is the obligation of the united states to protect israel. china and russia don't care about the palestinians. spite our di
they have been very unhelpful in afghanistan and iraq. i would think that i ran would be the number one national security problem and i hope we can resolve it peacefully. we have to be tough-minded. host: david from connecticut -- joining us from boston. caller: how does the u.s. expect cooperation from china and russia on syria? every time there is a vote in the u.n., the u.s. videos that u.n. vote. i like to know -- the palestinians -- or was it a try to gain recently from the u.n. and it was...
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four years ago i promise to end the war in iraq. we did. [cheers and applause] we promised to refocus on the terrace to actually attack us on 911, and we have it. we have stopped the taliban's momentum, and in 2014 our longest war will be over. a new tower rises over the new york skyline. osama bin laden is dead. [cheers and applause] tonight we pay tribute to the americans who still served and harm goes away. we are forever in debt to a generation that made this country safer. we will never forget you. so long as i am commander in chief. we will sustain the strongest military the world has ever known. when you take off the uniform, we will serve you as well as you have served us because nobody who fights for the country should have to fight for a job or a roof over their head or the care that they need when they come home. [cheers and applause] around the world we have strengthened old alliances and forge new coalitions to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. we reasserted our power across the pacific and stood up to china on behalf of our
four years ago i promise to end the war in iraq. we did. [cheers and applause] we promised to refocus on the terrace to actually attack us on 911, and we have it. we have stopped the taliban's momentum, and in 2014 our longest war will be over. a new tower rises over the new york skyline. osama bin laden is dead. [cheers and applause] tonight we pay tribute to the americans who still served and harm goes away. we are forever in debt to a generation that made this country safer. we will never...
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. -- a friend of mine was the corporate manager in iraq. he called a commander to ask and to help put together a training program for the iraqis. he said we are not interested. that bothers me. do iss a good -- what we not all trigger pulling. i think you are right on the mark. i think there needs to be a policy review. on what they can share. they need really strong public officers that can deal with what we do. for one thing, staying totally black, during things that might just be outside of what the american people would really go along with. one of the points they made was interesting. the can bring in someone with cultural understanding, a language, but they have to fit in with the personalities. one of the things they do, and we ought to think about doing this, and a psychiatrist's on their staff. people are interviewed. if people do not have what is considered to be the mindset that is needed to do the job, they are not considered. they do not take them. we ought to do something like that for the kind of folks that you are proposing
. -- a friend of mine was the corporate manager in iraq. he called a commander to ask and to help put together a training program for the iraqis. he said we are not interested. that bothers me. do iss a good -- what we not all trigger pulling. i think you are right on the mark. i think there needs to be a policy review. on what they can share. they need really strong public officers that can deal with what we do. for one thing, staying totally black, during things that might just be outside of...
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and even on foreign-policy after iraq, on the issues, the democrats do better. the tea party has done very badly except in the republican primary. romney has gotten himself out on some limbs. he says i want to talk about the economy, which means the economy sucks and i want everybody to know that. but when it comes to public policy, with the national media is not particularly interested in public policy, and to the extent that he gets specific, it's only going to cause some problems either with his own voters or with potentially persuadeable voters. >> here's where you get into a problem. here's a quote from mitt romney in his acceptance speech. "we must rein in the cost of health care by repealing and replacing obamacare." that was virtually the only reference he had to help care. there are two issues embedded. one of them is, is obamacare really so bad that the republicans can take it on squarely when you seen the democrats will sneak in with a few more positive things about it? it's poll numbers are trying to go up a little, the number of people who support t
and even on foreign-policy after iraq, on the issues, the democrats do better. the tea party has done very badly except in the republican primary. romney has gotten himself out on some limbs. he says i want to talk about the economy, which means the economy sucks and i want everybody to know that. but when it comes to public policy, with the national media is not particularly interested in public policy, and to the extent that he gets specific, it's only going to cause some problems either with...
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i served three combat wars in afpk and iraq. the previous caller is clearly mistaken about the numbers. we kill terrorists in the thousands. the terrorists kill the civilians in the millions. the question i have is being we have all this experience here, one, and we know that the muslims in those countries are not the same as american muslims, there is a great difference. the question is prepping the battlefield is what we call it in the military. why can't we get the information that we know and ensure the policies are in place before we assist and hand over $5 million in assistance to an organization that's number two thing which jihad is our way which is to war and whatever, give your life for, just because somebody says so? it's not in the koran. i've studied it as well. it's not there. it's only against massive forms of wrongdoing. so the bottom line is why can't we as a government ensure that our policies are strictly laid out and agreed to and if they're not adhere's to we don't give them money? >> i certainly agree with
i served three combat wars in afpk and iraq. the previous caller is clearly mistaken about the numbers. we kill terrorists in the thousands. the terrorists kill the civilians in the millions. the question i have is being we have all this experience here, one, and we know that the muslims in those countries are not the same as american muslims, there is a great difference. the question is prepping the battlefield is what we call it in the military. why can't we get the information that we know...
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say what he wanted that the bush administration -- i agree that the war in iraq was the right thing to do. i'm worried we will lose ground there. barack obama has improved people's views of the united states, but the situation in iran is very tense. i happen to think the israelis will strike. i think they may do it before the election. i have no inside information, but that is my guess. the notion that you could put forward an olive leaf that would be reciprocated by people there is not the case. we wondered what would happen in egypt. we have the muslim brotherhood. why are people not outraged? the flag of the united states was taken down, and al qaeda flag was put up in its place. in 20 countries, people want to kill americans. our ambassador was killed. a symbol of the united states. and we are asked about it, our response is, well, this bozo in california should not have made the movie. that is insufficient for the world's greatest superpower. the response was insufficient and week. i disagree with the caller. host: the "new york post" -- they say -- have the quote, it is a terribl
say what he wanted that the bush administration -- i agree that the war in iraq was the right thing to do. i'm worried we will lose ground there. barack obama has improved people's views of the united states, but the situation in iran is very tense. i happen to think the israelis will strike. i think they may do it before the election. i have no inside information, but that is my guess. the notion that you could put forward an olive leaf that would be reciprocated by people there is not the...
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the voters were tired of the iraq war. tired of the blundering that they have perceived in the bush administration. they decided that both parties, there was kind of a pop in both houses. what has been very interesting, and a third way has been attracting -- tracking the national security with our own focus groups for the last several years, if you look at this slide, that is the security gap. if you extended out to the left, it gets all wide and absolutely consistent going envoy back to 1972. but you can see where it closed up in 2007, 2008 and because of the iraq or. and now it is close up again. the interesting thing about that is it is at 0 because we have a president who is had an enormously successful off first- term when it comes to national security. if we did focus groups on this in -- with swing voters in ohio and florida earlier this year. even voters disinclined to support the president, people who were planning to vote for mitt romney could not name a single thing that they were willing to criticize president
the voters were tired of the iraq war. tired of the blundering that they have perceived in the bush administration. they decided that both parties, there was kind of a pop in both houses. what has been very interesting, and a third way has been attracting -- tracking the national security with our own focus groups for the last several years, if you look at this slide, that is the security gap. if you extended out to the left, it gets all wide and absolutely consistent going envoy back to 1972....
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after nine years, the war in iraq was over. today, iraq has a chance to forge its own destiny. there are no american troops fighting and dying in iraq. on this anniversary, we honor the memory of all who gave their lives there. nearly 145,000 patriots. we salute all who served there. when i was here two years ago, i told you something else. that we had more work to do, including taking the fight to al qaeda. and there, too, i meant what i said. with allies and partners, we have taken out more top al qaeda terrorists than at any time since 9/11, and thanks to the courage of our forces, al qaeda is on the road to defeat and bin laden will never again threaten the united states of america. [applause] two years ago, i also told you that we would keep up the fight in afghanistan. i know some of you recently got back. on behalf of a grateful nation, welcome home. some of your buddies are in afghanistan right now, and our thoughts and prayers are with all the troops from bliss deployed around the world, including afghanistan. the war eagles and the highlanders. i know some of you will
after nine years, the war in iraq was over. today, iraq has a chance to forge its own destiny. there are no american troops fighting and dying in iraq. on this anniversary, we honor the memory of all who gave their lives there. nearly 145,000 patriots. we salute all who served there. when i was here two years ago, i told you something else. that we had more work to do, including taking the fight to al qaeda. and there, too, i meant what i said. with allies and partners, we have taken out more...
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i mean, you look across tunisia and libya and egypt and iraq and iraq and syria, lebanon, you look at these countries and come on over to afghanistan that this president is losing as we speak and pakistan which has been harming us all they could while still taking our money -- thank you, secretary of state clinton and president obama. you look and you say, oh, my gosh, this is the makings, this is the beginnings, a massive beginning of a new ottoman empire that president obama can take great credit for. we're in big trouble here in america but, wow, look at what he's helped do in the middle east. a new ottoman empire. thank you, president barack hussein obama. this will be quite a legacy for you. i'm not saying that he's not christian. that's between him and god. he's helped jump-start a new ottoman empire and left our friend and ally, israel, so vulnerable in this sea of radicalism that he's helped bring to the surface and how could any of us who were around in 1979 not be reminded of president carter, who's got to be thinking, thank you i am not the worst president in the world, tho
i mean, you look across tunisia and libya and egypt and iraq and iraq and syria, lebanon, you look at these countries and come on over to afghanistan that this president is losing as we speak and pakistan which has been harming us all they could while still taking our money -- thank you, secretary of state clinton and president obama. you look and you say, oh, my gosh, this is the makings, this is the beginnings, a massive beginning of a new ottoman empire that president obama can take great...
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the war in iraq is over and we're training afghan security forces. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. tell us civilians have opened their hearts out to our troops and our veterans. 11 years ago, memorial services were held for americans with different races and creeds. instead of turning against each other, a tragedy has brought us together. our fight is with al qaeda, not with islam or any other religion. this country was built as a beacon of freedom and tolerance. that is what made us strong, now and forever. when those innocent souls were taken from us, they left behind and unfilled work and tasks that remain undone. that is why we chose to build the country up with a national day of service and a remembrance. it scripture tells us to not be overcome by evil but to overcome evil with good. there is no better way to honor the best them by discovered the best in our cells. this anniversary allows us to renew our faith. even the darkest night his way to a brighter dawn. day we can touch these names and kneel side the bui
the war in iraq is over and we're training afghan security forces. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. tell us civilians have opened their hearts out to our troops and our veterans. 11 years ago, memorial services were held for americans with different races and creeds. instead of turning against each other, a tragedy has brought us together. our fight is with al qaeda, not with islam or any other religion. this country was built as a beacon of freedom and...
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i agreed with the war in iraq, i think it was the right thing to do. i'm worried we're going to lose ground there. but barack obama has certainly improved peoples' view of the united states or relations with countries there in the middle east. the situation in iran is very tense. i happen to think the israelis probably will strike iran, and i think they may do it before the election. i don't have any inside information here, but that's just my guess. but the notion that you can do -- put forward an olive leaf and it would be reciprocated by people there is not the case. we wondered what would happen in egypt, we now have the muslim brotherhood. why aren't people outraged that a flag of the united states was taken down, an al-qaeda flag was put up in its place, that everywhere -- not everywhere, but in 20 countries, people want to kill americans, that our ambassador was killed, slaughtered, a symbol of the united states, and we are caught -- when we are asked about it our response is well, thisbozo in california shouldn't have made the movie. that is ju
i agreed with the war in iraq, i think it was the right thing to do. i'm worried we're going to lose ground there. but barack obama has certainly improved peoples' view of the united states or relations with countries there in the middle east. the situation in iran is very tense. i happen to think the israelis probably will strike iran, and i think they may do it before the election. i don't have any inside information here, but that's just my guess. but the notion that you can do -- put...
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a war of choice and iraq had become a war without end. a war of necessity in afghanistan had become a war of neglect. our alliances were shredded. our moral authority was in tatters. america was isolated. our military was stretched to the breaking point. iran, marching towards a nuclear weapon, unchecked. osama bin laden was still plodding. it took president obama to make america lead like america again. [applause] it took president ama to restore our moral authority. it took president obama to end torture. the president understands that our values do not limit our power, they magnify it. he showed that global leadership is a strategic imperative for america, not a favor we do to other countries. president obama kept his promises. he promised to end the war in iraq. he has. our heroes have come home. [applause] he promised to end the war in afghanistan responsibly, he is. our heroes are coming home. he promised to focus on al qaeda, he has. our forxes have a limited to more of its leadership in the last three years than all eight years th
a war of choice and iraq had become a war without end. a war of necessity in afghanistan had become a war of neglect. our alliances were shredded. our moral authority was in tatters. america was isolated. our military was stretched to the breaking point. iran, marching towards a nuclear weapon, unchecked. osama bin laden was still plodding. it took president obama to make america lead like america again. [applause] it took president ama to restore our moral authority. it took president obama to...
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invasion of iraq. and that there are close to or over a million iraqi refugees. if you could talk about how these refugees intermingle and if the u.n. will be talking about iraqi refugees. you also mentioned about how prime minister netanyahu has brought himself into u.s. presidential politics, which happens often in our history. can you address whether u.n. resolution 242 and 338 will be talked about again in this period? guest: thank you very much. there is no question that the issue of iraqi refugees remains a huge issue for the united nations and also for the relevant bureaus at the state department and u.s. agency for international development. bureau of refugees and migration in particular at the state department. the key is in particular to try to get those who are not necessarily seeking political asylum because of perhaps reprisals in the aftermath of what was, in effect, a civil war in iraq, trying to get durable solutions to have them try to be able to go back to their home towns, home regions, it's not necessarily in their own houses anymore. there ha
invasion of iraq. and that there are close to or over a million iraqi refugees. if you could talk about how these refugees intermingle and if the u.n. will be talking about iraqi refugees. you also mentioned about how prime minister netanyahu has brought himself into u.s. presidential politics, which happens often in our history. can you address whether u.n. resolution 242 and 338 will be talked about again in this period? guest: thank you very much. there is no question that the issue of iraqi...
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-- i have been in and out of iraq 20 times. i was getting in a c-17 to fly into jordan. i could hear the muffled sounds of steps outside. it is a basic aircraft. the back pulled down and i could hear a young captain say to me, permission to bring a fallen angel aboard. they brought in a flag draped casket. they strapped it to the floor. having a son who's spent a year in iraq, all i could think of was the folks waiting at the other end to receive that body. they refer to anyone who falls as angels. they call them fallen angels. we turned that aircraft into a cathedral. i ask every day, how many fallen angels. for every one of those men and women, it has transformed a family. as of today, 6437 fallen heroes. 49,871 invisibly wounded and tens of thousands of invisible wounds. post-traumatic stress, to match the brain injury, thousands and thousands critically wounded who will need extensive care for the rest of their lives. those of you of my generation -- i was not in vietnam -- should know the facts. 50% of the young men and wo
-- i have been in and out of iraq 20 times. i was getting in a c-17 to fly into jordan. i could hear the muffled sounds of steps outside. it is a basic aircraft. the back pulled down and i could hear a young captain say to me, permission to bring a fallen angel aboard. they brought in a flag draped casket. they strapped it to the floor. having a son who's spent a year in iraq, all i could think of was the folks waiting at the other end to receive that body. they refer to anyone who falls as...
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i have traveled in and out of afghanistan and iraq over 20 times. i have seen these kids -- not kids, i have seen these men and women. i have been in the operating base above the mountains and the valley with six kids getting shot at every single night. cold and people off. i have been out there in those armored humvees, the scorching desert. i wish every american could see what i saw on the strips. they raise their right hand with a recruiter and said, i want to join, knowing almost certainly that they would go to iran or afghanistan. -- iran or afghanistan. this is one of the finest generations in the history of america. they should be recognized. and they are. [cheers and applause] we only have one sacred obligation -- we have a lot of obligations, only once sacred obligation. to protect those we sent to war and care for them when they come home. now, now we want to move -- he wants to move from cooperation with russia to confrontation with putin's russia. these guys say president obama is out of touch? untold millions in the cayman islands. swis
i have traveled in and out of afghanistan and iraq over 20 times. i have seen these kids -- not kids, i have seen these men and women. i have been in the operating base above the mountains and the valley with six kids getting shot at every single night. cold and people off. i have been out there in those armored humvees, the scorching desert. i wish every american could see what i saw on the strips. they raise their right hand with a recruiter and said, i want to join, knowing almost certainly...
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where were they in the war in iraq? as far as parties go, the democrats control both congress, the senate, and the president to help people passed social security and medicare and food stamps. any port middle-class or working-class person that boats for a republican -- that votes for republicans -- this world would be back with it was in the 1930's. people to have the minimum wage. \ guest: that was very interesting laying out what is happening in this country. you raise the issue of the minimum wage. the democrats have not been pushing for that to be increased either. this is a very serious issue, the issue of a minimum wage of eight livable wage. -- oh a little -- of a liv able. i agree it is not a liberal media in this country. let's go back to the bombing of iraq in 2003. there was a report of the four nightly newscasts. in a two-week period, colin powell pushing for war in the u. n, it was the final nail in the coffin. he had been hesitant about the war. he was very credible when he came out and said i believe ther
where were they in the war in iraq? as far as parties go, the democrats control both congress, the senate, and the president to help people passed social security and medicare and food stamps. any port middle-class or working-class person that boats for a republican -- that votes for republicans -- this world would be back with it was in the 1930's. people to have the minimum wage. \ guest: that was very interesting laying out what is happening in this country. you raise the issue of the...
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my opponent said it was tragic, the war in iraq. -- to end the war in iraq. i disagree. he will not tell us his plan for the war in afghanistan. i have and i will. while my opponents would say they would spend more money than the joint chiefs would say, i will use that money that we are no longer spending on war to pay down our debt and put more people back to work -- rebuilding our roads, bridges, schools, runaways. it is time to do more nation- building right here at home. right here in new hampshire. that is the choice that we now face. that is what this election comes down to. we keep on getting told that bigger taxes and fewer regulations are the only path to prosperity. i do not believe that. i do not believe that if you cannot afford health insurance, you are on your own. companies that released toxic pollution in the air that your children brief, that somehow that is a requirement for economic growth. i do not believe that if you cannot afford to go to college, that the best we can do is tell you to borrow money from your parents. that is not who we are. that is
my opponent said it was tragic, the war in iraq. -- to end the war in iraq. i disagree. he will not tell us his plan for the war in afghanistan. i have and i will. while my opponents would say they would spend more money than the joint chiefs would say, i will use that money that we are no longer spending on war to pay down our debt and put more people back to work -- rebuilding our roads, bridges, schools, runaways. it is time to do more nation- building right here at home. right here in new...
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i decided i would do what i can to get the soldiers returning from iraq and afghanistan to get a better welcome home than i had carried along with two of my fellow veterans, i worked with some of the most seriously injured soldiers and families. to lift their spirits. we held entities to realize that even though they have lost limbs, they have their lives. operation jumpstart helps them strategically think about the next phase of their lives. we have helped punch up resumes, but they do knox know they are marketable. we have coached them in france business outfits and computers to help with job searches. supporting our efforts is president obama's actions, increasing the budget to $140 billion in 2013. fully funding the new gi bill allowing over 800,000 veterans and families pursue an education and began their post-military service to our country. the obama administration has hired more than 3500 mental- health care professionals and they will hire 1600 more over the next year to help veterans cope with posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and to strengthen suicide prevention
i decided i would do what i can to get the soldiers returning from iraq and afghanistan to get a better welcome home than i had carried along with two of my fellow veterans, i worked with some of the most seriously injured soldiers and families. to lift their spirits. we held entities to realize that even though they have lost limbs, they have their lives. operation jumpstart helps them strategically think about the next phase of their lives. we have helped punch up resumes, but they do knox...
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easy to remember that it was george but the bush that brought us into the wars in afghanistan and into iraq. who did get us all killed as the former caller talked about "liberals getting us all killed." it was george w. bush to send our troops into the middle east and were getting us all killed. if you look at, for example, the record of clinton and jimmy carter, you will find a military fatalities under the administration's were actually lower than during republican administrations. they taught us off into a necessary wars of choice. i called to say that gov. romney's politicizing of the tragedy is what is really bothersome and disgusting to me. i am not saying that there is not some criticism of these events that after the fact, days and weeks from now, that might not be acceptable. it is romney who stepped out front of the day on the tragedy to politicize. he himself was a draft dodger during the vietnam war when his father with his political connections sent him to paris as a mormon missionary to avoid being in service. you talk about cowards, you talk about gov. romney who avoided his
easy to remember that it was george but the bush that brought us into the wars in afghanistan and into iraq. who did get us all killed as the former caller talked about "liberals getting us all killed." it was george w. bush to send our troops into the middle east and were getting us all killed. if you look at, for example, the record of clinton and jimmy carter, you will find a military fatalities under the administration's were actually lower than during republican administrations....
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[cheers and applause] my opponent said it was tragic to end the war in iraq. he will not tell us how he will end the war in afghanistan. well, i have and i will. while my opponent would spend more money on military hardware than our joints chiefs wants, i would use the money we are not spending on war to pay down our debt and rebuild roads, and bridges, and schools. it is time to do some nation building right here at home. [cheers and applause] host: after the speech, the romney campaign released a statement. it was issued after the president's speech. tonight, president obama laid out the choice in this election, making the case for more of the same policies that have not worked in the past four years. he offered more promises, but has not kept the promises he made them years ago. americans know they are not better off and it is time to change direction. mitt romney and paul ryan will deliver a better future foto our country. tony is on our debt -- is on our independents line. caller: i do not see the difference between the republicans and the democrats. both
[cheers and applause] my opponent said it was tragic to end the war in iraq. he will not tell us how he will end the war in afghanistan. well, i have and i will. while my opponent would spend more money on military hardware than our joints chiefs wants, i would use the money we are not spending on war to pay down our debt and rebuild roads, and bridges, and schools. it is time to do some nation building right here at home. [cheers and applause] host: after the speech, the romney campaign...
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some from iraq. and i will leave with a heavy heart because i will see the broken bodies, i will see the young men and some women that have lost legs, other parts of their bodies, some paralyzed from the waste down, some with burned faces, and yet the congress sleeps through this war. i ask my friends on both sides, when we get back in november, let's pass a resolution saying that we need to bring our troops home in 2013. madam speaker, before closing i have signed over 10,855 letters to families in america and extended families because of my weakness and my mistake on iraq. a war that never had to be fought. look at iraq today. it's falling apart. it is time for us to stop trying to build empires and to rebuild america. i yield back the balance of my time. thank you. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia, mr. connolly, for five minutes. mr. connolly: madam speaker, republicans have pursued an obstructionist agenda
some from iraq. and i will leave with a heavy heart because i will see the broken bodies, i will see the young men and some women that have lost legs, other parts of their bodies, some paralyzed from the waste down, some with burned faces, and yet the congress sleeps through this war. i ask my friends on both sides, when we get back in november, let's pass a resolution saying that we need to bring our troops home in 2013. madam speaker, before closing i have signed over 10,855 letters to...
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the war in iraq. all was pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all was defending the united states of america. [applause] in the end, in the end, that is what this election is about. do we participate in politics of cynicism or do we participate in politics of hope? >> the keynote address eight years ago by what was then a little-known senator from illinois, barack obama, i can get for the senate. if you look at the trajectory of barack obama's life in 2000, in los angeles, he could not even get a credential to get inside the convention. he had to leave because his credit card was rejected. this year, he will accept the nomination for the second time as his party's nominee. >> it is interesting to watch, even as these parties are nominating a candidate or three nominating a candidate, everybody has an eye on for years from now. a lot of people with presidential aspirations are making a point going over and visiting the iowa delegation. these conventions are also about the future of the party.
the war in iraq. all was pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all was defending the united states of america. [applause] in the end, in the end, that is what this election is about. do we participate in politics of cynicism or do we participate in politics of hope? >> the keynote address eight years ago by what was then a little-known senator from illinois, barack obama, i can get for the senate. if you look at the trajectory of barack obama's life in 2000, in los angeles, he...
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he served with distinction in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he laid down his life. today, glen is home. tyrone woods devoted 20 years of his life to the seals. the quiet professional. rone also served in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith lived to serve. first in the air force and then at the state department. he knew the dangers of this calling. in benghazi, he was far from home, and he laid down his life in service. today, sean is home. chris stevens is everything america wants in an ambassador. he first went to the region as a young man in the peace corps during the revolution. he arrived in libya in a cargo ship. he believed in libya and its people and how they loved him back. in benghazi, he laid down his life for his friends, libyan and american, and for us all. today, chris is home. four americans, four patriots. they loved this country. they chose to serve it. they served it well. they had a mission. they believe in it. they knew of the dan
he served with distinction in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he laid down his life. today, glen is home. tyrone woods devoted 20 years of his life to the seals. the quiet professional. rone also served in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith lived to serve. first in the air force and then at the state department. he knew the dangers of this calling. in benghazi, he was far...
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they are grouped in an array of countries including yemen, somalia, and iraq. in particular al qaeda in the arabian peninsula is the group most likely we think to attempt attacks against the united states. we saw this in may with the disruption of an plot to take down an airliner. other groups such as the al qaeda in iraq, as well as militants based in pakistan all pose threats to our citizens and interests in those regions of the formed. -- world. we are also focused on threats poses by iran and hezbollah. iran remains the foremost state sponsor of terrorism over the world. over the past year the threat from iranian sponsored terrorism has increased. inside the united states we remain vigilant to prevent violent extremists from carrying out attacks in the name of al qaeda. this past week the f.b.i. arrest add chicago man after he tried to blow up a crowded bar in the city. a federal judge sentence add virginia man to 0 years in prison for plotting to bomb the u.s. capitol. these plots highlight the danger that al qaeda-inspired extremists pose to our country.
they are grouped in an array of countries including yemen, somalia, and iraq. in particular al qaeda in the arabian peninsula is the group most likely we think to attempt attacks against the united states. we saw this in may with the disruption of an plot to take down an airliner. other groups such as the al qaeda in iraq, as well as militants based in pakistan all pose threats to our citizens and interests in those regions of the formed. -- world. we are also focused on threats poses by iran...
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paid for with money that supports iran's nuclear program, roadside bombs in iraq, rockets for hezbollah and hamas and hate-filled teachings in saudi arabia. we broke that destructive cycle when the democrats passed and to his credit president bush signed the 2007 energy bill that included the energy that i co-authored to require new fuel economy standards to be set. president obama accelerated the implementation and used the clean air act to require additional reductions in demand for oil and we are now back down to importing only 45% of our oil. got that arithmetic? 57% imported oil on the day george bush walked out of the white house in january, 2009. 45% dependence today. good job, president obama. let's stay on that path. that was not accomplished by launching a war on the auto industry. because 13, that's right, 13 major auto companies support these standards. the unions support the standards. environmental organizations. by repealing these standards republicans have launched a war against every single resident of this country whose hard-earned paychecks get poured into their gas t
paid for with money that supports iran's nuclear program, roadside bombs in iraq, rockets for hezbollah and hamas and hate-filled teachings in saudi arabia. we broke that destructive cycle when the democrats passed and to his credit president bush signed the 2007 energy bill that included the energy that i co-authored to require new fuel economy standards to be set. president obama accelerated the implementation and used the clean air act to require additional reductions in demand for oil and...